Since 2014 NOLA Chamber Fest has encouraged, inspired, and motivated musicians through the experience of tight-knit collaboration and artistic independence that only chamber music can offer. The performing arts organization provides learning and performance opportunities for elementary, middle and high school-aged musicians, college and graduate ensembles, community musicians and today’s top emerging professional talent.

Collaboratively presented by Lyrica Baroque, the New Orleans Friends of Music, and the University of New Orleans, NOLA Chamber Fest continues to thrive as a meaningful educational and artistic opportunity. All ages are welcome. The 2022 festival is all about genre fluidity and includes an online competition, masterclasses on chamber music and improvisation, and performances featuring students, community musicians, and world renowned chamber ensembles.

Community partners for 2022 include The Roots of Music, Palacios House of Arts and Crescent City String Academy. Students from these partner institutions will be coached throughout the year, culminating in a Creativity Day and chamber music performance at the University of New Orleans on March 26, 2022.

Featured guest artist include Catalyst String Quartet; Musicians From Marlboro with Tessa Lark; Benjamin Atherholt, New Orleans based bassoonist, composer and educator; T-Ray the Violinist, a New Orleans-based violinist and educator; and Tadeu Coelho, flutist and educator .

Visit the NOLA Chamber Fest website for more information and to register.